Dr. Devorah Heitner to address digital well-being and citizenship at USJ
PRESS RELEASE FROM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF JACKSON:
Renowned Author Dr. Devorah Heitner to Address Digital Well-being and Citizenship at University School of Jackson
[Jackson, TN] – The University School of Jackson is pleased to announce a special evening event featuring Dr. Devorah Heitner, renowned author of “Growing Up in Public” and “Screenwise.” The event will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM and will be held at the University School of Jackson campus located at 232 McClellan Road, Jackson, TN 38305.
In an age where everything can be shared and compared, and the digital world increasingly influences our daily lives, Dr. Devorah Heitner offers invaluable guidance on navigating the challenges of raising children in a connected world. One of the most pressing dilemmas facing society today is finding the balance between the vast resources of the digital world and our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
During the event, Dr. Heitner will engage with parents on a range of topics, including digital well-being and citizenship, parenting screen time, mindful technology usage, and raising empathetic kids in a connected world. Her expertise, drawn from her acclaimed books “Growing Up in Public” and “Screenwise,” offers practical strategies for promoting positive digital citizenship among children and teenagers.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Devorah Heitner to our campus and provide an opportunity for our community to engage in this important conversation,” added Head of School Don Roe.
The event is free and open to the public. Parents, educators, and community members are encouraged to attend and participate in this informative discussion. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Devorah Heitner directly, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into fostering healthy digital habits in children.
For more information about the event, please visit the University School of Jackson website at usjbruins.org or contact Pam Stanfield at pstanfield@usjbruins.org.
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Dr. Devorah Heitner Official Bio
Dr. Devorah Heitner is the author of Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. She has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. She is delighted to be raising her own teenager and she lives with her family in Chicagoland.
You can follow her on Twitter @Devorahheitner and on Instagram @devorahheitnerphd.
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